--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-yokohama-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3ay bundleId : - delta3ay --- # Combined Classic Workflow release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia # Combined Classic Workflow release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 3 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Combined Classic Workflow release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia This consolidated release notes page provides ServiceNow customers with essential information regarding the Classic Workflow product across releases from Yokohama to Australia. It is designed to assist with upgrade preparation by summarizing new features, changes, deprecations, and activation details relevant to Classic Workflow during this upgrade path. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features and Changes * **New Features:** * Zurich release introduced role-based access control for the Workflow Editor through the `sncrequiredscriptwriterpermission` role. * No new features were added in Yokohama or Australia releases for Classic Workflow. * **Changes and Removals:** * There were no changes or removals of Classic Workflow features across Yokohama, Zurich, or Australia releases. * **Deprecations:** * Starting in Zurich, support for Classic Workflows is in Planned Deprecation. * Legacy workflows created and published by ServiceNow were removed from new customer installations starting with the Zurich release. * Existing legacy workflows remain available for customers who upgraded from pre-Zurich versions. * Customers are encouraged to migrate to Workflow Studio flows and subflows instead of Classic Workflow. ## Activation and Requirements * Workflow is an AI Platform feature active by default since the Zurich release. * No additional upgrade requirements, browser specifications, accessibility, or localization changes were introduced for Classic Workflow between Yokohama and Australia. ## Practical Implications for ServiceNow Customers * When upgrading from Yokohama to Australia, expect no functional changes or new features in Classic Workflow except for role-based access control introduced in Zurich. * Plan to transition away from Classic Workflow due to its planned deprecation, using Workflow Studio for new workflows. * Ensure users who need Workflow Editor access are assigned the appropriate role (`sncrequiredscriptwriterpermission`). * New customers starting with Zurich or later will not have legacy workflows installed, while existing customers retain their legacy workflows. Consolidated page of all release notes for Classic Workflow from Yokohama to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Classic Workflow release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Yokohama to Australia. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." ## Important information for upgrading Classic Workflow to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Classic Workflow. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Restrict access to Workflow Editor with a new role](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=r_WorkflowRoles&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Grant access to the Workflow editor by giving users the snc_required_script_writer_permission role. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Classic Workflow features. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Classic Workflow features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Australia, some Classic Workflow features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | * Support for classic workflows is in Planned Deprecation. For more information about application and plugin deprecation, see [KB0867184 on Support](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0867184). * Use Workflow Studio flows and subflows instead of classic Workflow. * Removed the legacy workflows created and published by ServiceNow, Inc. for new customers who start on the Zurich release. * Retained the legacy workflows created and published by ServiceNow, Inc. for customers who upgraded from versions prior to the Zurich release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Classic Workflow. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Activation information : Workflow is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Classic Workflow we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Classic Workflow we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__58} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Classic Workflow, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__66} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Classic Workflow we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__74} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Classic Workflow we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | * Added the snc_required_script_writer_permission role to all Workflow tasks. * Removed the legacy workflows created and published by ServiceNow, Inc. from new customer installations. See [Classic Workflow](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_WorkflowOverview&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ]